NHTSA Recall 03V143000: Tires
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,360 vehicles. It affects 2001 Audi A6.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V143000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | LV |
| Component | TIRES |
| Report received | April 7, 2003 |
| Owner notification | September 19, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.7l engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the calculated "vehicle normal load" exceeds the allowable weight of the axle load with tire dimension 225/45r 17 91y by 19kg.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all five tires. Owner notification began on september 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Notes
VW recall no. Lv.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V143000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A6 | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.